Captains for hire in New York, NY
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Most popular skills
Leadership11%Communication Skills8%Time Management4%Education level
Bachelor's degree53%High school diploma or GED22%Associate's degree14%Years of experience
More than 10 years80%1-2 years20%Current company
Macy’s
17 and 24 CorporationALCATRAZ CITY CRUISES (15-39M HYBRID FERRIES)Time at current job
2-5 years33%More than 5 years33%1-2 years22%
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Last updated: Sep 30, 2026
Captain: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in New York, NY: $69,414 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $41,968 – $114,808 yearly
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Captain
Bayonne, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CHospitality ManagementFood Handler CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipBar ExperienceBanquet Captain/Server/Bartender
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseTIPSCPRServsafeFood Handler CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsGuest RelationsHospitalityCaptain
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
LeadershipTime ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportConflict ManagementCrew ManagementAssistant Captain
Staten Island, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDRadiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialRadar Observer Endorsement+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipFirst AidCPRFirst Aid TrainingFirst Aid ProtocolsCaptain new york waterway, Manhatten yacht club ,Ny watertaxi
North Bergen, New Jersey
Licenses & certifications
Radiotelephone Operator LicenseUSCG LicenseUSCG OUPV LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialAdvanced Maritime Firefighting Certification+4 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipTrainingMarine Navigation SystemsMaritime Radar-Based NavigationNavigation SystemsCaptain/Deckhand
Brooklyn, New York State
Licenses & certifications
AEDUSCG LicenseFirst Aid CertificationMerchant Mariner CredentialDriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Customer ServiceCustomer SupportFirst AidCPRFirst Aid TrainingFirst Aid Protocols
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What's the average time to fill a captain role?
The average time to fill a captain role is 83 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do captains tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a captain include: leadership, communication skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for captains?
Common licenses or certifications for captains include: Driver's License, First Aid Certification and CPR.
What are some job titles related to captains?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to captains include: assistant captain, USCG captain and captain new york waterway, manhatten yacht club ,ny watertaxi.
What level of education is common for a captain?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a captain in New York, NY, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a captain?
Most captains have 22 years of professional experience.
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